Tobacco aphid

and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When re [...] ) probably evolved from the peach potato aphid in the Far East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco [...] tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered in a range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine, chrysanthemum, and

Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

dispenser in the transparent top Fix the transparent top with a twist action lining up the slots Application Place traps 10 meters apart on a grass margin [...] margin or headland of a field that was planted with peas or beans in the previous year Place the trap on the ground Ensure the trap is securely positioned [...] bean weevil in combination with species-specific pheromone. Pests Pea and bean weevil ( Sitona lineatus ). Crops Broad bean, peas. Mode of action The Pea

False spider mites

clear red colour and elliptical in shape. They are laid in a fold in the leaf or along the mid-vein, often in dense clusters of several hundreds. [...] underside of leaves. The mites are flattened and egg-shaped when seen from above, with their dorsal surface showing a net-like pattern. The eggs are a clear [...] are usually found on the underside of leaves where they cause a brown, scabby discolouration spreading from both sides of the main vein into the leaf blade

Brown soft scale

light grey in colour, with dark brown speckles or spots. The colour of the scale darkens as the female ages. The size, shape and characteristics of the female [...] soft scale Coccus hesperidum is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum [...] flowers and fruit of the host and reduce photosynthesis and respiration. Life cycle and appearance of Brown soft scale The scale of the female is flat

Drososan

effective place to hang the traps is in the shade along the sides of the plot, in the hedge (if available) and in the crop. If the crop is low, make sure [...] drosophila in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant . Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii). Crops Various fruit crops. Mode of action The [...] to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid attractant. Once in the trap they

Green potted plants

plant into a decorative indoor object. The plant itself is a perennial, herbaceous plant with a straight stem. Croton belongs to the spurge family of Euphorbiaceae [...] many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because of their attractive [...] fruits. These plants grow in the shade and need a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils. Skimmia plants are strong and are tolerant of drought, but also air

Impatiens thrips

consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental plants it also [...] and undersides of the leaves. This species of thrips is relatively large. Both males and females are dark brown to black in colour with orange pigmentation [...] leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations

Bruchid Beetle Trap

pheromone dispenser in the transparent top Fix the transparent top to the funnel with a twist action lining up the slots Application Place trap on a 1 metre stick [...] flowering period of field beans and may not be suitable for use in earlier flowering winter beans. Combined use Use in combination with Pherodis Bruchus [...] weevils in outdoor crops. Pests Broad-bean weevil ( Bruchus rufimanus ). Crops Beans. Mode of action The Bruchid Beetle Trap needs to be used in combination

Olive scale

is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee [...] Removal of large quantities of sap debilitate the plant and can cause wilting, desiccation of tissues and dieback. Life cycle and appearance of Olive scale [...] affected. Damage symptoms Olive scales produce large amounts of honeydew causing build-up of sticky deposits on nearby surfaces. The honeydew may attract

Aphidoletes aphidimyza

Apply Aphidoletes aphidimyza in an environment with a high relative humidity (> 70%) to get the best results. Feeding behaviour of Aphidoletes aphidimyza The [...] from a few minutes to several hours, depending on the age and nutritional condition of the predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes [...] for aphid control Aphidoletes aphidimyza is a species of predatory gall midge known for its effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting